June 17, 2020

In case you missed it: We need your help to contact our elected officials today and have them inquire with the NYS Dept. of Budget where is the $44 million in federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families set aside funding to create summer jobs for nearly 19,000 low income young adults, at a time of record unemployment. The North Country is ready to engage young adults in real work experience, right now! This program has operated for decades, and if it doesn't run this summer New York is making the choice to leave young adults behind as part of the recovery. For more information on how to send an advocacy letter or call, click here to visit our website.

Upcoming Webinars North Country Chamber of Commerce (TOMORROW) JUNE 18th, 2020 - USMCA/CUSMA: OVERVIEW & KEY CHANGES FOR YOUR BUSINESS JUNE 23rd, 2020 - CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce : The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced yesterday that they have begun accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications from all eligible small businesses.  Prior to June 15th, the SBA had closed the EIDL application portal to all non-agricultural businesses.  Agricultural businesses who have not yet applied, can still do so.  EIDL applicants who have already submitted an application will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you have any questions regarding your EIDL or EIDL Advance application, you can contact the U.S. SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 1(800) 659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 1(800) 877-8339."

Disaster Loan Applications

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